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Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States

Analyze 5 years of water quantity and quality data for a newly constructed student housing facility which incorporates several different types of green stormwater infrastructure (rain gardens, cisterns, infiltration systems, and a detention basin).Design and maintain field sampling instrumentation to ensure proper function and data collection to evaluate system performance. Coordinate with University Facilities Staff to install and maintain GSI and monitoring instrumentation… Show more Analyze 5 years of water quantity and quality data for a newly constructed student housing facility which incorporates several different types of green stormwater infrastructure (rain gardens, cisterns, infiltration systems, and a detention basin).Design and maintain field sampling instrumentation to ensure proper function and data collection to evaluate system performance. Coordinate with University Facilities Staff to install and maintain GSI and monitoring instrumentation. Coordinates and collaborates with a small group to collect stormwater and baseflow samples, then perform water quality lab tests from eight research sites in the Villanova area. Manage and supervise undergraduate interns working under the project.Present findings during VCRWS partner meetings, grant quarterly and final reports, local conferences, and national conferences. Report updates for the project in weekly meetings to the principal investigator.Manage and maintain organization’s tools and equipment, and coordinated office logistics while returning from the pandemic lockdown. Show less

Hunt Valley, Md

Supported data management of analytical testing results for sediment projects and risk assessments, as well as field work and office work within the Water and Natural Resources department. Specialized in data management and statistical analysis that supported environmental projects. Experience in database design, data entry, data quality control, and data management for various projects including sediment, aqueous, gaseous, and tissue media. Used databases and visual basic code to… Show more Supported data management of analytical testing results for sediment projects and risk assessments, as well as field work and office work within the Water and Natural Resources department. Specialized in data management and statistical analysis that supported environmental projects. Experience in database design, data entry, data quality control, and data management for various projects including sediment, aqueous, gaseous, and tissue media. Used databases and visual basic code to screen data against various regulatory agency screening criteria, such as US EPA regional screening levels, TEL, PEL, ERLs, and ERMs. Presented information in a meaningful format such as tables and graphs. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ProUCL, and SAS to help supportenvironmental projects. Some exposure to SQL Server, Visual Basic code, ArcGIS, and SAS.Experience performing statistical analysis using ProUCL and SAS for human health & ecological risk assessments, benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring events, and landfill monitoring assessments. Also have experience with basic stats and figures that can be performed using Excel and Access.Assisted in the writing and editing of technical reports for the USEPA, MDOT MPA, and USACE.Assisted in field effort preparation through sample management, bottle orders, label production, and equipment prep. Field experience collecting water samples and basic water quality parameters. Assisted in sediment and tissue sample prep and shipment to various labs. Assisted with ecotoxicology lab test setup and biological culture maintenance. Show less

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Prepared samples and standards for analysis using Laboratory Information Management System (eLIMS). Followed US EPA and lab SOPs to conduct the pesticide residue analysis of environmental samples. Ran instrumentation for analysis of quality control and clients’ samples for PCBs, pesticides, herbicides, EDBs, and other related compounds. Analyzed water and soil samples and GC-ECD for the determination of concentration of constituents of interest to evaluate compliance. Performed… Show more Prepared samples and standards for analysis using Laboratory Information Management System (eLIMS). Followed US EPA and lab SOPs to conduct the pesticide residue analysis of environmental samples. Ran instrumentation for analysis of quality control and clients’ samples for PCBs, pesticides, herbicides, EDBs, and other related compounds. Analyzed water and soil samples and GC-ECD for the determination of concentration of constituents of interest to evaluate compliance. Performed instrument maintenance, equipment calibrations, dilutions, and assisted other analyses when necessary. Show less

Masters Of Science Water Resources And Environmental Engineering, Water Resources And Environmental Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Biology

Minors in chemistry and political science

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